Orkney Islands · Scotland
Shower Tray Repair in Dounby
Shower tray chip, crack and scratch repairs and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Dounby. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage around the waste
- Movement when you stand on it
What shower tray repair costs
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
- How much damage there is
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
- A picture taken from further back
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the shower tray, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Shower tray repair in Dounby, done in place
We repair a lot of shower trays. Chips by the waste, cracks across the base and dull, stained surfaces are all things we fix in place. We regularly repair cast iron, stone resin and ceramic, and common reasons people get in touch are a damaged area around the waste and snagging damage in a new bathroom.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Dounby (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Dounby
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of the Orkney Islands. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll confirm dates.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it OK to use a cracked tray?
We’d stop using it until it’s repaired, in case water is getting through.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Different materials, different repairs
Ceramic
Ceramic trays are hard and glossy. They chip and crack from impact, and the repair is polished to match the shine.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, or most of a day for a full resurface, including clearing up.
- We protect the floor and the enclosure.
- Old sealant is removed if it’s in the way.
- The tray is cleaned, keyed and repaired.
- The surface is refinished to match.
- We clean up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Signs you need shower tray repair in Dounby
On timber floors, movement can crack a tray, particularly if it wasn’t fully bedded. On solid floors, cracks normally point to an uneven base.
The things customers normally mention when they call include:
- Scratches in the surface
- Edge chips from dropped bottles
- Snagging damage in a new bathroom
- Damage around the waste
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price covers travel
- How your room will be protected
- Aftercare advice
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Report any creaking or movement early
- Replace failing sealant promptly
- Use the extractor fan
- Avoid strong descalers and bleach
Give the repair its full curing time before showering. After that, gentle cleaning and good ventilation keep it in good shape.
Do not keep using a cracked tray. Water can get through to the floor and walls, where it causes damage you can’t see.
Repair or replace in Dounby?
The tray is generally the last thing fitted and the first thing tiled up to, so taking one out disturbs a lot. Repairing it avoids that disruption. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why book with us
- Work done at your home or business
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our full price list.
More services for Dounby
Where we work around Dounby
Dounby is about 12 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Customers in Dounby get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Dounby is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Jobs in KW17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Flett's Park, Back Road and Hillside Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Dounby: Hourston (1 mile south), Skeabrae (1 mile west), Russland (2 miles south), Harray (3 miles south-east) and Tenston (3 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in the Orkney Islands, Dounby sees plenty of our work. Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Landmarks near Dounby
A little further out are Corrigall Farm Museum (2.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Greeny Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
